Close-Range Sensing: Analysis and Applications

Terms of Reference

• Vision metrology systems for industrial applications
• Photogrammetric techniques for architectural, archaeological and cultural heritage applications
• Systems and algorithms for real-time imaging and mobile mapping data processing
• Integration and fusion of multiple data sources for advanced automated object extraction, recognition and modeling
• Laser scanning, range imaging, low-cost gaming sensors and other active imaging techniques for 3-D representation of static and dynamic objects and scenes
• Vision-based techniques for visualization, simulation, robotics and animation
• Photogrammetric techniques for close range morphological measurements in earth sciences
• Photogrammetric techniques in biomedical engineering and human motion studies
• Functional algorithms for close range photogrammetric orientation and object modelling

WORKING GROUPS of ISPRS COMMISSION V

• WG V/1 - Vision Metrology
• WG V/2 - Cultural Heritage Data Acquisition and Processing
• WG V/3 - Terrestrial 3D Imaging and Sensors
• WG V/4 - Terrestrial 3D Modelling: Algorithms and Methods
• WG V/5 - Close-range Measurements for Biomedical Sciences and Geosciences

WG V/1 - Vision Metrology

WG V/1  Terms of Reference

• Performance evaluation of active and passive systems
• Definition of accuracy and best practice
• Contribution to international standards
• System developments and industrial applications
• Very close range and large volume measurement applications
• Camera-controlled robot and machine guidance
• Strengthen co-operation and involvement of industrial partners in ISPRS activities

WG V/2 - Cultural Heritage Data Acquisition and Processing

WG V/2  Terms of Reference

• Development and promotion of photogrammetric measurement techniques and spatial information systems applicable to cultural heritage
• Integration of measurement techniques supporting metric and remote sensing survey, monitoring and valorisation requirements of the archaeology, architecture, conservation, restoration and archiving communities
• Development and dissemination of  best practice protocols to aid appropriate application across related cultural heritage fields
• Development and promotion of low-cost, rapid, innovative, automated, commercial and open-source approaches for metric and remote sensing survey of heritage assets
• Close co-operation with related disciplines, national / international groups (e.g. CIPA) and other ISPRS working groups

WG V/3 - Terrestrial 3D Imaging and Sensors

WG V/3  Terms of Reference

• Characterization (radiometric and geometric), calibration and evaluation of active and passive sensors for terrestrial applications
• Automated and robust methods for point cloud registration, feature extraction, object recognition, and scene classification (in cooperation with WG III/2, WG V/4 and ICWGV/I on “Mobile Scanning and Imaging Systems for 3D Surveying and Mapping”)
• Evaluation of new 2D and 3D imaging sensors, including gaming and low-cost sensors
• Processing methods for 3D imaging sensors
• Integrated sensors and data fusion on static and kinematic platforms for surveying and 3D modeling applications (in coopeation with ICWG V/I and WG V/2, V/4, V/5)
• Involvement of system manufacturers, developers and service providers

WG V/4 - Terrestrial 3D Modelling: Algorithms and Methods

WG V/4  Terms of Reference

• Stimulate the development of algorithms and software tools for (automated) geometric and appearance modelling using different data sources
• Promote integrated processing of point clouds (in collaboration with WG V/2, WGV/3, ICWG I/V and WG III/2), image and video data for the generation of realistic 3D models usable in the heritage field and for virtual environments, animations, BIM, etc.
• Benchmark the quality of terrestrial 3D modelling methods and outputs as well as creation of best practice protocols and examples
• Seek co-operation and involvement in the BIM domain (in collaboration with WG IV/7)

WG V/5 - Close-range Measurements for Biomedical Sciences and Geosciences

WG V/5  Terms of Reference

• Research and development in close-range techniques and systems for 3D reconstruction in the fields of geomorphology, earth science, hydrology, glaciology, climatology, hazard monitoring, geology, medical imaging,  body/sports measurement and modeling, etc.
• Identify and promote different camera geometries and networks suitable for different scales of enquiry
• Educate and inform “non-geomatics” users of the existence and benefits of involvement with ISPRS
• Involve Geomatics experts in organizations involved with bio- and geoscience
• Establish and make freely available “best-practice” guidelines for non-expert users of consumer grade digital cameras and terrestrial laser scanners
• Establish collaboration with TC VIII activities on hazard monitoring and forest biomass analyses